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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
4
The imperial education conference opens an inquiry into applying motion pictures to standard classroom work. Researchers will study how films can support teaching across subjects and grade levels.
The article notes that securing worldwide protection requires about 70 patents in as many countries with an estimated total cost of $25,000. It emphasizes the extensive international reach and financial burden of patenting an invention globally.
A reflection on how love of sports fuels daily attention and why nonfans struggle to grasp its appeal. The piece argues passion for athletics drives consistent interest and offers insight into spectator motivation.
Historical note states silver was first coined in Rome in 268 BC by Fabius Pictor who established a mint. This marks the origin of Roman coin production with silver issues.
Doan's Pills advertised as a kidney remedy for backache and urinary issues. A Bristol resident John A West endorses the product, claiming relief from back pain and sick kidney symptoms after using the pills. Foster Milburn Co. markets the remedy at 60 cents through dealers.
An 1895 Bristol fire at a military shop on Main Street sparked a crowded investigation with Officer John Ingraham guarding the doorway as volunteers battled smoke and flames. The key delay led to the door being forced and a hoseman entering amid thick smoke, raising questions about emergency response practices in the town.
A chaotic clash at a Bristol millinery shop ends with two firefighters fighting at a doorway and a window while water pours through a hose. Police and a third unit join as showcases shatter and a chandelier falls. The store is wrecked and insurance withholds payment pending investigation. Charges loom before the Town Council.
A humorous note from an English schoolboy recalls a past era when ideas were shared by one mind through another’s influence. The quip, cited as a tease from the Boston Transcrip t, captures early wit about intellectual exchange and writing.
Fragmentary passage lists various peoples and days of the week linked to different cultures. It references Greeks Russians Assyrians Egyptians Turks Jews Christians and mentions specific weekdays. The text appears as a stylistic or transliterated account with unclear context.
The saying holds that if a girl drops new shoes before wearing them she will invite misfortune. To avoid this fate, she may burn or bury the shoes to avert the bad luck.
A report from the Finsen Institute in Copenhagen states that 96 of 114 TB of the skin patients were cured after treatment with light rays from a carbon arc lamp. The claim highlights a notable success for this method.
Mickie says a storekeeper who uses newspaper ads sees goods in his show window sell faster. Our advertising columns are touted as the best show windows and attract more readers than any single window display in town.
Estate of Charles W. Young Bristol probate court records show a will submitted for probate. The court referees the instrument to February 4 1924 at 10 30 AM in Bristol for consideration with fourteen days of public notice in the Bristol Phanix.
The administrator announces appointment for the estate of Mary Core and calls creditors to file claims with the clerk of the court beginning February 1, 1924. Franklin Cobb, executor, 129 Canton Avenue, Arlington? Providence, R. I., signs the notice.
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